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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Small blue round cell tumour masquerading as dental pathology
Karthikeya Patil1, Mahesh Kaggare Puttaraju2, Sharath Niranjan1
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSSAHER, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|July 27, 2026
Summary
A rapidly growing mandibular mass in a young woman presented diagnostic challenges due to its aggressive nature and unusual location. Early recognition of rare jaw pathologies is crucial for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Rapidly proliferating masses in the posterior mandible are uncommon.
- Aggressive lesions in this region pose diagnostic difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of a rapidly growing mandibular mass.
- To highlight diagnostic challenges in atypical anatomical locations.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a young female patient.
- Clinical presentation, imaging, and histopathological analysis.
Main Results:
- A rapidly progressing mass in the posterior right mandible was observed.
- Symptoms included pain, masticatory dysfunction, paraesthesia, hemorrhage, and dental mobility.
- Significant osseous alterations were noted.
Conclusions:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare pathologies in the differential diagnosis of rapidly expanding intraoral masses.
- Atypical presentations necessitate a broad diagnostic approach in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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